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It's always smart to scope out your competition before you get started. A+

Pro: Great bulk prices, proven turn-key solution that works with minimal headache, free to get setup
Con: easy to make scams, no real brand trust, easy to make a mistake and end up with a bad quality product you can't move

With sites like that you can easily google "Why I love ______" or "why not to use ________" and find out the top pro and cons. It's very different than looking at testimonials because the analytics end up very different when you ask a specific question like, "Is Alibaba a scam"

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Oh and try and start local by convincing some local entrepreneurs and college students to use it. With stuff like that you need word of mouth and branding so that people are comfortable. Getting into the local markets will give you the people who say your product's good. I recommend using Guerilla marketing tactics (there is a book) to mix with your Blue Ocean Strategy (what your doing now... there is also a book.)

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First of all get the knowledge about the b2b platform where you are going to start the online business. Understand the context and goals. The main advantage is that it will be easy and free to get start with. Possibilities are there for getting good profits but be aware of fake products you use in the business. Only experience can fix it.

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